Single Entry Tourist Visa Thailand is a type of Thai visa which is valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum (starting from the day you enter Thailand). This type is suitable for travelers who are not eligible for Thailand visa exemption / Visa on Arrival or simply want to spend more time in Thailand than these options allow.
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Single Entry Tourist Visa Thailand
Single Entry Tourist Visa Thailand normally can be applied for at Thai embassies and consulates worldwide, not depending on your nationality. However, lately most of Thai embassies require foreigners applying with them to be residents of that country and provide proof of their residence in the specific country. Luckily, these restrictions are not yet present in the neighboring countries around Thailand, so you still can apply for Thailand Single Entry Tourist Visa while touring Southeast Asia.
Single Entry Tourist Visa Thailand currently costs around 40 USD / 35 EUR or similar amount in local currency, depending on the country where Thai embassy is located.
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It can take 5-7 days to apply for and receive a Single-Entry Tourist Visa but in some cases it can take longer, especially if additional information is requested. For some nationalities the process is more complicated and can extend even up to 2 months. You should always check with Thai embassy in your location regarding the length of Thai visa application process and give yourself plenty of time to apply for Single Entry Tourist Visa Thailand.
Thai embassies and consulates close on public Thai holidays and the public holidays of the country they are in, so the application process might extend during such time.
Documents for Single Entry Tourist Visa Thailand
When applying for a Single Entry Tourist Visa Thailand you will usually need the following documents (list can slightly vary depending on embassy / consulate):
- Biodata page of passport valid for at least six months.
- Thai Visa Application Form that is now filled online via Thailand E-Visa website.
- Passport type photo taken within 6 months.
- Document indicating current location.
- Visa fee paid by e-payment via Thailand E-Visa system (at some locations you might still need to show up at the embassy to pay the visa fee in cash).
- A ticket for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days.
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand (lately most of Thai embassies require hotel bookings for the entire duration of your trip. It's best to book your hotel on Booking.com or Agoda as bookings on these online platforms are usually accepted with no problem.
- A proof that you have funds of at least 20,000 THB per person and 40,000 THB per family during your stay in Thailand (usually bank statement with the equivalent amount is requested).
At the time of your arrival to Thailand, you will have to submit Thailand Digital Arrival Card as well (mandatory from 1 May 2025).
Some Thai embassies might look less strict at the requirements of tickets, accommodation and proof of funds but others take it very seriously. You might also be requested to provide extra documents in addition to the ones mentioned above, e.g. proof of your occupation, proof of your residence, etc.
Therefore, you should always check for the detailed list of required documents for single entry tourist visa Thailand with the specific Thai embassy or consulate before making your Thai visa application there.
Thai Embassies / Consulates for Single Entry Tourist Visa
You can apply for Single-Entry Tourist Visa at Thai embassies or consulates worldwide, not depending on your passport. However, quite many Thai embassies now accept Thai visa applications only from the residents of the specific country (or the country in the jurisdiction of that Thai embassy).
If you are traveling around Southeast Asia, you still can apply for Thailand Single Entry Tourist Visa at the following Thai embassies and consulates:
- Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Royal Thai Consulate-General in Savannaket, Laos
- Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos
- Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kota Bharu, Malaysia
- Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Royal Thai Consulate-General in Penang, Malaysia
- Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar
However, the embassies now additionally ask for a document indicating the current location that needs to be in the jurisdiction of the chosen Thai embassy or consulate. Document indicating current location can normally be an entry stamp on your passport showing your arrival in the country or similar.
Starting from 1 January 2025, all Thai embassies use Thailand E-Visa official website for visa application. While in most cases you don't need to show up in person, sometimes the embassy may request for an interview or submission of additional documents in person. As it was mentioned before, you should always check for the detailed list of required documents with the specific Thai embassy or consulate before making your Thai visa application there.
Thailand E-Visa Application
Thailand E-Visa Application service giving an opportunity to apply for Thai visa online is available. E-Visa service makes application for Thailand visa at Thai embassies and consulates much easier. Starting from 1 January 2025, Thailand E-Visa application system is used by all Thai embassies worldwide.
Tips
Thailand Immigration control procedure at the airport in Thailand is briefly described here: Thailand Immigration Control Procedure for Foreigners.
Your stay in Thailand can be extended once per entry. In most cases it can be extended by 30 days. For more information check: Thai Visa Extension.
The application of a Single-Entry Tourist Visa seems to be too much time consuming? You can opt for one of the easier ways to visit Thailand - Free visa-exempt stay or Visa on Arrival.
Planning to visit Thailand more frequently? Multi-Entry Tourist Visa should be your choice.
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